Peru Congress declares Mexican president 'persona non grata'
Summary
Peru's Congress voted to declare Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum as unwelcome in the country after Mexico granted asylum to a former Peruvian prime minister involved in a coup attempt. The decision follows the severing of diplomatic ties between the two nations. Peru accuses Mexico of interfering in its internal matters.Key Facts
- Peru's Congress declared Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum as 'persona non grata.'
- This decision came after Mexico gave asylum to Betssy Chávez, a former Peruvian prime minister.
- Chávez is accused of being involved in a 2022 coup attempt in Peru but denies the charges.
- Mexico says it offered asylum to Chávez under international law.
- Peru's Congress voted 63-33 in favor of the declaration against Sheinbaum.
- Peru claims Mexico's actions amount to interference in its internal affairs.
- In 2022, Peru expelled Mexico's ambassador for granting asylum to former President Pedro Castillo's family.
- The conflict reflects worsening relations between Peru and Mexico.
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